Overlooked But Not Forgotten: God’s Bethlehem Strategy Revealed
In this 5-minute devotional, discover how God uses small places for great purposes through Micah 5:2 with one practical next step and encouraging prayer.
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You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer • community connection
Scripture: “But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel will come from you on my behalf.” (Micah 5:2)
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & Hook – feeling insignificant in God’s plan
00:24 Scripture – Micah’s Bethlehem prophecy explained
01:20 Reflection – God’s deliberate strategy for the small
03:02 Prayer – finding hope in humble circumstances
04:21 Thought Starter – your Bethlehem moment today
Thought Starter: What’s one area of your life that feels small or overlooked, but might actually be part of God’s strategy for you?
Next steps
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About this channel
Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly.
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